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Originally Posted by bluey

"According to Sharia law, Islam is absolutely against this," said Afghan Muslim cleric Abdul Raouf. "Not only is it banned by Islamic Sharia law, but if we apply Sharia law and to take this issue to justice, these girls should be punished."

i wonder what type of punishment he feels is necessary.

Originally Posted by Arabesque

It's similar to the case of many Saudi women, who are known to take off their niqaabs, hijabs and abayas the moment the planes land at their destination city. State-imposed modesty is important and necessary, but state-imposed hijab will never allow women to appreciate and understand the meaning and the beauty of hijab.

Originally Posted by bluey

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for Afghanistan to develop and the people, especially Women to prosper. But doing 'fashion shows' should not be their top priority. I would think more along the lines of education and developing skills.

well said.